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Nsfs2 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Past perfect used with past continuous
Hi,
Can the past perfect be used with the past continuous? Eg,'The fire had started when she was making coffee.'
Thanks.
Can the past perfect be used with the past continuous? Eg,'The fire had started when she was making coffee.'
Thanks.
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No, The fire started when she was making coffee.
- No, The fire started when she was making coffee.
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Yes, it would be common in a report looking back on the event.
The house was largely destroyed by the fire. The fire had started when the owner was making coffee. Investigators found that the coffee maker cord was frayed, and the cause of the fire was an electrical short. It was ruled an accident by the police.
The house was largely destroyed by the fire. The fire had started when the owner was making coffee. Investigators found that the coffee maker cord was frayed, and the cause of the fire was an electrical short. It was ruled an accident by the police.
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